Hot Spot is a new course designed for the 'betweenagers' age group. Fun and engaging, it makes the most of the growing identity of the young teenager through motivating texts and stories, and lively illustrations and photography. Each book contains theme-based modules made up of three double-page presentation lessons, a cross-cultural integrated skills lesson, a 'can-do' review section, and a fun 'Extra special' lesson. The course has a transparent grammar syllabus which progresses steadily throughout the course, encouraging a discovery approach before practising and then personalising the grammar. There is a balance of skills work through the lessons, and the four skills are practised further in the integrated skills lesson which focuses on a cultural or cross-curricular aspect of the module theme. Providing a focus on the UK and other English-speaking countries, Hot Spot offers a wealth of culturally-rich content that will interest and motivate young teenagers learning English.